Toradol
Developed to address severe acute pain to support short-term recovery.
- Category
- Pain Management
- Active ingredient
- Ketorolac
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 10mg
Toradol details
- Alternative names
- Acular; Acrovail
- Therapeutic class
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
- Pharmacological class
- NSAID
- Minor side effects
- nausea; dizziness; headache
- Moderate side effects
- abdominal pain; oedema; dyspepsia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Patient summary
- Developed to address severe acute pain to support short-term recovery.
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Roche
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in original packaging.
- Drug interactions
- aspirin; corticosteroids; anticoagulants
- Age restrictions
- Not for children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Do not use. Breastfeeding: Do not use.
Contraindications
history of gastric ulcer; severe renal impairment; concomitant use of other NSAIDs; pre-operative surgery
Precautions and warnings
limit treatment duration to short-term use; observe for signs of gastrointestinal bleeding; monitor renal function
Serious side effects
gastrointestinal haemorrhage, requires immediate medical attention; peptic ulcer, requires immediate medical attention; acute renal failure, requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
The active molecule blocks prostaglandin synthesis by inhibiting the cyclooxygenase enzymes, providing significant potent analgesic effect.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Toradol
Toradol is a well-known brand of ketorolac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication used for the short-term management of moderate acute pain. The same active ingredient is also sold under names like Acular and Acrovail. It is supplied as a 10mg tablet manufactured by Roche, providing targeted relief for immediate comfort.
Buying Toradol online
Toradol is registered across 13 markets including Japan, the UAE and Singapore, with availability also in Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia. As many people living or travelling across these regions face challenges in sourcing trusted relief, generic ketorolac, often produced in India, offers a far more affordable alternative to the original brand. This medication is one of the most ordered anti-inflammatories for expats situated throughout the region.